Chinese President Xi and the Legacy of Mao

Guest: Andrew Walder, PhD, Professor of Political Sociology, Stanford University, Author, “China Under Mao” After his first official visit to China last week, President Trump raved about the elegant reception he received and great chemistry he felt with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump mentioned to reporters that President Xi is “the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. Some people say more powerful than Mao.”  Is it true? And if so, what does that mean for the Chinese people and China’s relationship with the US?